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Lemmon

South Dakota · 1,160 residents · 1.098 sq mi
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Lemmon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,479. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 238 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,700. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,160
−17%since 2000
from 1,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+19%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Lemmon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,479
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,109 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,170
+63%since 2000
from $17,272 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+46%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,340)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,050)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other9.5%(110)
Diversity Score26.9%(312)
Diversity Score
27
+1026%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemmon, South Dakota?

Lemmon, South Dakota has about 1,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lemmon, South Dakota?

The typical household in Lemmon, South Dakota earns about $49,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemmon, South Dakota expensive?

In Lemmon, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Lemmon, South Dakota?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lemmon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemmon, South Dakota?

About 18.3% of people in Lemmon, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lemmon, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Lemmon, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 476 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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